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The Art Dealer's Apprentice: Behind the Scenes of the New York Art World

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Book Synopsis: The Art Dealer’s Apprentice tells the story of how the author moved to New York in 1989 as a young Midwesterner, found a job at an Upper East Side gallery, and became the protégé of Carla Panicali, an Italian countess and major international art world figure. From Carla – an extraordinary woman whom he deeply admired – the author learned to navigate the treacherous waters of authenticity, power and money in the art business and his own life. As gallery director, he gradually piloted the gallery through a sea of fakes, frauds, and unscrupulous colleagues, competitors, collectors and experts, until the art market crashed, and in the ensuing crisis, in the increasingly money-driven art world of the 1990s, he came to question even the authenticity of his friendship with Carla.

In The Art Dealer’s Apprentice, the author recounts how he learned the New York art business from the inside, including the roles of dealers, auction houses, runners, collectors and experts; the personal histories of famous artists and the art historical importance and salability of their work; and how paintings and sculptures were (or were not) authenticated and sold, often based, surprisingly, on factors having little to do with the artwork itself. The author also details how international business was done, in some cases through illicit transport of artworks, payoffs to experts, and Swiss bank accounts. Increasingly disillusioned, the author ultimately concludes that by the early 1990s, the art business was no longer really about art.

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Experience the mesmerizing journey through the captivating world of art with "The Art Dealer's Apprentice: Behind the Scenes of the New York Art World." Immerse yourself in the author's personal account of his transformation from a young Midwesterner to a gallery director in the heart of New York City. Amidst the backdrop of the bustling Upper East Side, he becomes the protégé of Carla Panicali, an esteemed Italian countess and renowned figure in the international art scene.

Uncover the secrets of the art business as the author guides you through the treacherous waters of authenticity, power, and money. Learn how he navigated through a maze of fakes, frauds, and unscrupulous individuals, all vying for a piece of the lucrative art market. Discover the hidden world behind famous artists and unravel the art historical importance and salability of their exquisite creations.

Delve into the murky depths of the art market, where the boundaries of legality and morality blur. Explore the intricate workings of dealers, auction houses, runners, collectors, and experts. Marvel at the international business deals conducted through clandestine methods, involving illicit transportation of artworks, payoffs to experts, and secret Swiss bank accounts.

However, not all that glitters is gold. Witness the author's profound disillusionment as he questions the authenticity not only of the artworks but also of the relationships he cherished within this money-driven art world. As the crashing waves of the 1990s art market crisis threaten to shatter his faith, he reflects on the true meaning of art and its place in a world governed by greed and deception.

Discover a world where art becomes a symbol of power, where authenticity is often elusive, and where friendship can be tinged with doubt. Join us on this extraordinary journey and experience the gripping tale of "The Art Dealer's Apprentice: Behind the Scenes of the New York Art World."

Uncover the captivating secrets of the art world and embark on a mesmerizing journey today!

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